GREENS
Pistachio
#C9E2C5
Reading soft, Pistachio lands in the greens family at HSL 112°, 33%, 83%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it sits between warm and cool — versatile. Works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Pistachio 561
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Pistachio
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C9E2C5?
#C9E2C5 is Pistachio, a light green with a neutral undertone.
Is #C9E2C5 warm or cool?
Pistachio reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Pistachio?
Pistachio works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Pistachio?
Pistachio pairs naturally with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Pistachio?
You can download Pistachio on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #C9E2C5?
#C9E2C5 converts to RGB 201, 226, 197.